They have laid our young warriors on the ground.

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

The Bold Hunter and other Cherokee head-men express their hope that Smith and the government will punish those responsible for white depredations so that the Indians themselves will not have to take satisfaction against them.

Date

06/18/1793

Document number

1793061890100

Note

Cited in Smith to Knox, 06/22/1793.

Notable persons

Secretary Smith
Bold Hunter and Others
Tickekisky
the President [Washington]
Governor Blount
young warriors
white people
beloved man of Hiwasee
head-men of different towns
Little Turkey

Notable locations

Hiwasee

Notable items

falsity
bad action
good talk
the land
accident
whiskey
salt
corn